Bianchi Funeral Service

Veteran services at Bianchi Funeral Service

Bianchi Funeral Service in Washington, DC supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Bianchi Funeral Services provides a 'Veterans Information' section on their website, directing families to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for comprehensive resources and assistance." On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,845 for basic burial and $2,235 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, cremation services with memorial, and graveside services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Bianchi Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,235. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the District Of Columbia median ($1,887). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 18 miles from Bianchi Funeral Service. Bianchi Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

District Of Columbia has approximately 31 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bianchi Funeral Service is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bianchi Funeral Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,235. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.

Where is Bianchi Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bianchi Funeral Service is located at 814 Upshur St. NW in Washington, DC. You can reach the home at (202) 529-5579. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bianchi Funeral Service offer veteran families?

Bianchi Funeral Service provides national & international shipping, cremation, traditional funeral, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bianchi Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Bianchi Funeral Services provides a 'Veterans Information' section on their website, directing families to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for comprehensive resources and assistance.

Which faith traditions does Bianchi Funeral Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.

What sets Bianchi Funeral Service apart

27 years of experience serving the Washington, DC metro area.
Licensed Funeral Directors in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
Affiliated with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association (NFD & MA), and the D.C. Funeral Directors Board.
Offers national and international shipping services.
Provides interactive online tributes for remote participation and remembrance.
Features extensive online resources including pre-planning tools, grief support articles by Dr. Bill, funeral etiquette, and legal advice.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cremation Services with Memorial

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Reception Space Available

· Handicap Accessible

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· NFDA
· NFD & MA
· DC Funeral Directors Board

Specializations

· Licensed Funeral Director in MD, DC and VA

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Christian denominations.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.